bromhidrosis

bromhidrosis

 [bro″mĭ-dro´sis]

the secretion of foul-smelling perspiration.

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brom·hi·dro·sis

(brom'hi-drō'sis),

Fetid or foul-smelling perspiration. Apocrine bromhidrosis affects the axillae after puberty, and eccrine bromhidrosis is generalized, with excessive sweating.

Synonym(s): bromidrosis

[G. bromos, a stench, + hidros, perspiration]

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Body odour—e.g., stinky feet

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bromhidrosis

Medtalk Body odor–eg, stinky feet

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brom·hi·dro·sis

(brom'hi-drō'sis)

Fetid or foul-smelling perspiration. Apocrine bromhidrosis affects the axillae after puberty, and eccrine bromhidrosis is generalized, with excessive sweating.

[G. bromos, a stench, + hidros, perspiration]

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bromhidrosis

Profuse odorous sweat, especially from the feet, caused by the breakdown of short-chain FATTY ACIDS, especially isovaleric acid.

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Bromhidrosis

Bacterial breakdown of sweat and cellular debris resulting in a foul odor.

Mentioned in: Hyperhidrosis

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